If like me you happen to be a massive film fan then you will probably aware of 88 Films and their excellent releases. Well its time to take a look at the 88 Films May 2024 Blu-ray releases for the UK.
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There’s several interesting releases coming this month, so let’s get started!
COUNT DRACULA 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DVD
Count Dracula (1970) is a horror film starring Christopher Lee, Herbert Lom and Klaus Kinski.
88 Films say this release is a “Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.37:1 Aspect Ratio / Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.37:1”.
4K UHD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
- Audio: LPCM 2.0 English Mono
- Audio LPCM 2.0 Spanish Mono
- Subtitles: English SDH
- Running Time: 98 mins approx
- Rating: 12
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
- Audio: LPCM 2.0 English Mono / LPCM 2.0 Spanish Mono
- English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 98 mins approx
- Rating: 12
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman & Sean Hogan
- Audio Commentary with Film Experts Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thomson
- Audio Commentary with Horror Historian David Del Valle & Actress Maria Rohm
- Bloodsucker (David Pirie On Count Dracula)
- Dracula in the South
- Illustrated 1973 Christopher Lee (Audio Interview with Filmmaker Donald Glut)
- Beloved Count (Interview with Director Jess Franco)
- Handsome Harker (Interview with Actor Fred Williams)
- An Interview with Actor Jack Taylor
- Stake Holders ( An Appreciation By Filmmaker Christophe Gans)
- Jess Franco’s Bram Stokers Count Dracula (Stephen Thrower on Count Dracula)
- In the Land of Franco (Bonus Sequence with Alain Petit & Stephen Thrower)
- Alternate Title Sequences
- Trailer
DVD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
- Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 English Mono
- English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 98 mins approx
- Rating: 12
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman & Sean Hogan
- Audio Commentary with Film Experts Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thomson
- Bloodsucker (David Pirie On Count Dracula)
- Dracula in the South
- Alternate German Opening Credits
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can order now on 4K UHD £29.99, Blu-ray £16.99 & DVD £11.99 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale.
RELEASE DATE
Count Dracula is due to releases on 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD on the 20th May 2024 in the UK.
FEARLESS HYENA 2 BLU-RAY
Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) is an action drama starring Jackie Chan.
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Audio: 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles
- Audio: 2.0 English Dual Mono
- Audio: 2.0 Alternate English Dual Mono
- Running Time: 96 mins approx
- Rating: 18
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Slipcase
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- Export Opening Credits
- Japanese Theatrical End Credits
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can order now on Blu-ray for £16.99 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale.
RELEASE DATE
Fearless Hyena 2 is due to release on Blu-ray in the UK on the 20th May 2024.
HANNIE CAULDER BLU-RAY & DVD
Hannie Caulder (1971) is a western starring Raquel Welch, Robert Culp and Ernest Borgnine.
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Audio: Original Uncompressed Mono
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 85 mins approx
- Rating: 15
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Reversible Sleeve (New Artwork by Sean Longmore & Original Poster)
- Girl Power Goes West (Adam Scovell On Hannie Caulder)
- The Account of the Accountant (Interview with Maurice Lansberger)
- Original Trailer
- Stills Gallery
DVD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Audio: Original Uncompressed Mono
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 85 mins approx
- Rating: 15
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can order now on Blu-ray £16.99 & DVD £11.99 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale.
RELEASE DATE
Hannie Caulder releases on Blu-ray & DVD in the UK on the 20th May 2024.
MOVIE TRAILER
Trailer NOT representative of 88 Films release
THE BODY STEALERS BLU-RAY & DVD
The Body Stealers (1969) is a horror film starring George Sanders, Maurice Evans and Patrick Allen.
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: Original Uncompressed Mono
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 92 mins approx
- Rating: 15
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Reversible Sleeve (New Artwork by Sean Longmore & Original Poster)
- Audio Commentary By Film Critics David Flint and Allan Bryce
- Audio commentary by Actor Patrick Allen, moderated by author John Hamilton
- The Making of The Body Stealers
- Invasion of The Body Stealers (Introduction by Jon Dear)
- A Career Man (Will Fowler On George Sanders & The Body Stealers)
- Original Trailer
DVD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: Original Uncompressed Mono
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 85 mins approx
- Rating: 15
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can order now on Blu-ray £16.99 & DVD £11.99 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale.
RELEASE DATE
The Body Stealers releases on Blu-ray & DVD in the UK on 20th May 2024.
MOVIE TRAILER
Trailer NOT representative of 88 Films release
THE LONG ARM OF THE LAW 1 & 2 BLU-RAY
This is the standard edition release for this title.
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio:
- Running Time: 106 / 90 mins approx
- Rating: 18
SPECIAL FEATURES
DISC 1: THE LONG ARM OF THE LAW (1984) 106 MINS
- New 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
- Hong Kong Version featuring Cantonese Mono Audio with Newly Translated English Subtitles (106 mins approx)
- English Version featuring English Mono dub (105 mins approx)
- Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng (HK Version)
- Family Business (Interview with Michael Mak)
- From Hong Kong Police to Big Circle Gangs (Interview with Scriptwriter Philip Chan)
- A Conversation with Action Director Billy Chan & Scriptwriter Philip Chan
- Interview with Director Johnny Mak
- Hong Kong Trailer
DISC 2: THE LONG ARM OF THE LAW – SAGA II (1987) 90 MINS
- New 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
- Hong Kong Version featuring Cantonese Mono Audio with Newly Translated English Subtitles (90 mins approx)
- English Version featuring English Mono Dub (87 mins approx)
- Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng (HK Version)
- Bringing the Action (Interview with Director Michael Mak)
- Man of Action (Interview with Co-Star Ben Lam)
- An Offer You Can’t Refuse (Interview with Scriptwriter Philip Chan)
- The Iron Fist of Crime (Interview with Stuntman Stephen Chan)
- Hong Kong Trailer
- English Trailer
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can order now on Blu-ray for £22.99 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale.
RELEASE DATE
The Long Arm of the Law 1 & 2 releases on Blu-ray in the UK on the 20th May 2024.
CJ7 BLU-RAY & DVD
CJ7 (2008) is an adventure film starring Stephen Chow.
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
- English Subtitles
- Running Time: 88 mins approx
- Rating: PG
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Limited Edition Silver-Board Glossy O-Ring
- Reversible Sleeve Featuring Alternative Artwork
- English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
- Cantonese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio with English Subtitles
- Mandarin 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio with English Subtitles
- Director’s Audio Commentary (Subtitled)
- “The Story of CJ7” (Featurette)
- “CJ7 TV Special” (Featurette)
- “Anatomy of a Scene” (Featurette)
- “How to Bully a Bully” (Featurette)
- “How to Make a Lollipop” (Featurette)
- English Theatrical Trailer
DVD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Audio:
- English Subtitles
- Running Time: 88 mins approx
- Rating: PG
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can order now on Blu-ray £16.99 & DVD £11.88 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale.
RELEASE DATE
CJ7 releases on both Blu-ray & DVD in the UK on the 27th May 2024.
SHOUT AT THE DEVIL BLU-RAY
Shout At The Devil (1976) is a action adventure film starring Lee Marvin and Roger Moore.
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Audio: LPCM Dual Mono
- Subtitles: English SDH
- Running Time: 149 mins approx
- Rating: 15
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Double Walled Slipcase for the First Pressing
- 24 page Booklet by Mia Boffey & Barry Forshaw
- Reversible Sleeve Featuring New Art by Sam Gilbey & Original Poster Art
- Presented in Full Height Scanavo Case
- Making Shout At The Devil
- And The Devil Makes Three (Tony Klinger on Shout At The Devil)
- Exploding Bottles & Shooting Models (The SFX of Shout At The Devil)
- Stills Gallery
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
You can pre-order now on Blu-ray for £16.99 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 14th August 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale. This has no affect on the price you pay.
RELEASE DATE
Shout At The Devil releases on Blu-ray in the UK on the 20th May 2024.
MOVIE TRAILER
Trailer NOT representative of 88 Films release
88 FILMS MAY 2024 BLU-RAY RELEASES
I’ll be sure to pick up the Count Dracula (1970), release on 4K UHD and may be one or two others!
Which of these 88 Films May 2024 Blu-ray releases will you be picking this month? I’d really like to hear what you think!
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